Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & ChateauxvsSaccharum

Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro ranks significantly higher than Savoy Saccharum. Casa Velha do Palheiro comes in at #4 in Madeira with praise from 5 reviewers like Concierge, Jetsetter and Frommer's.

Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux

Tripexpert score:

8/10

Location:Rua da Estalagem 23, Palheiro Golf Sao Goncalo, Funchal, Madeira 9060-415, Portugal

Price:

From $188/night

Amenities:

Pet Friendly
Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast

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Expert reviews:

Concierge

"If you simply must have five-star luxury and you just gotta be on the links, this Relais & Chateau country house just north of Funchal is the place to stay."

Frommer's

"This unique inn was constructed in 1804 as a hunting lodge for the first Count of Carvalhal and then was restored in 1996 to become Madeira's first government-rated five-star country-house." Full review

Oyster

Upscale

"Casa Velha do Palheiro is an upscale resort dating from 1801, with 300 acres of gardens, nature trails, and an 18-hole golf course with sea views." Full review

The Telegraph

9.0

"High up above Funchal, Casa Velha was originally a hunting lodge for João, First Count of Carvalhal." Full review

Jetsetter

"Hunting lodge turned country house hotel surrounded by subtropical gardens and a hilltop golf course." Full review

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Saccharum

Tripexpert score:

7/10

Location:Avenida D. Manuel I | Sitio da Serra d'Agua, Calheta, Madeira 9370-071, Portugal

Price:

From $90/night